6.5
MEDIUM CVSS 2.0
CVE-2026-14604
Open Asset Import Library Assimp PLY Model PlyLoader.cpp ExportToBlob double free
Description

A vulnerability was determined in Open Asset Import Library Assimp up to 6.0.4. Affected is the function Assimp::Exporter::ExportToBlob of the file code/AssetLib/Ply/PlyLoader.cpp of the component PLY Model Handler. This manipulation causes double free. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report.

INFO

Published Date :

July 3, 2026, 7:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

July 6, 2026, 6:02 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-14604 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Assimp assimp
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
CVSS 2.0 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 LOW [email protected]
Solution
Update Assimp to a version later than 6.0.4 to fix the double-free memory corruption vulnerability.
  • Update Assimp to a version later than 6.0.4.
  • Apply patches provided by the vendor if available.
  • Review security configurations related to model handling.
  • Monitor for exploit attempts targeting this vulnerability.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2026-14604.

URL Resource
https://github.com/assimp/assimp/issues/6620
https://github.com/user-attachments/files/27232640/poc.zip
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-14604
https://vuldb.com/submit/844567
https://vuldb.com/vuln/376112
https://vuldb.com/vuln/376112/cti
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-14604 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Jul. 06, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-14604', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-06T16:31:15.264548Z'}
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Jul. 03, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:assimp:assimp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Open Asset Import Library', 'modules': ['PLY Model Handler'], 'product': 'Assimp', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.0.0'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.0.1'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.0.2'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.0.3'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.0.4'}]}]
    Added Description A vulnerability was determined in Open Asset Import Library Assimp up to 6.0.4. Affected is the function Assimp::Exporter::ExportToBlob of the file code/AssetLib/Ply/PlyLoader.cpp of the component PLY Model Handler. This manipulation causes double free. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
    Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P)
    Added CWE CWE-119
    Added CWE CWE-415
    Added Reference https://github.com/assimp/assimp/issues/6620
    Added Reference https://github.com/user-attachments/files/27232640/poc.zip
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-14604
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/844567
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/376112
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/376112/cti
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.